Kannangala - Virajpet, Kodagu

Kannangala is a village situated in the Virajpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Virajpet and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Kannangala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kannangala is 618022. The village covers a total geographical area of 902.84 hectares and falls under the 571211 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kannangala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Virajpet Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mysuru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kannangala

As per Census 2011, Kannangala village has a total population of 2,256 people, consisting of 1,092 males and 1,164 females. The village has 626 households and a sex ratio of 1,065 females per 1,000 males. There are 212 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,644 literate and 612 illiterate residents. Additionally, 201 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 289 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kannangala are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kannangala

Kannangala is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kannangala

Public transport in the Kannangala is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Subrahmanya Road, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Kannangala is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Kannangala is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kannangala

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kannangala village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kannangala

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kannangala village are given below:

FAQs about Kannangala